• Function as a knowledgeable and supportive member to maintain high quality patient care.
• Participate in pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation.
• Prepare Anesthesia equipment and supplies appropriately for procedures.
• Calibrate and test anesthesia equipment.
• Prepare prescribed solutions.
• Select, apply and / or insert appropriate non-invasive monitoring devices for continuous evaluation of the patient’s physical status.
• Assist the anesthesiologist in the induction, the intubation and the extubation.
• Continuously, monitor airway, oxygenation, pulmonary & cardiovascular status, temperature, neuromuscular function, positioning and status.
• Assist the anesthesiologist upon transfer of the patient from intraoperative to post-operative care provider.
• Perform all nursing duties while adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Be aware of safety issues and strive to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner, consistently reinforces good safety attitudes and practices displayed by other staff members.
• Handle and be knowledgeable of all medical equipment utilized in the care of the patient.
• Attend required in-service training.